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September 11 + 25
The 25th anniversary of Al Qaeda’s terrorist attacks as cultural transmission.
Sep 11
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The Afterlives / Memory Turn in September 11 Studies
The strategic rationality of why United States President Trump is lying about the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Sep 10
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Academic Book Publishing & Career Trajectory
A brief note on the size of academic books for specific career trajectories.
Sep 5
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Perpetual Peace: Solve For Equilibrium
Philosopher Immanuel Kant’s dream still seems elusive in the contemporary world.
Sep 2
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AIPEN 2027 Proposal
A session proposal under consideration for AIPEN’s 2027 annual workshop to be held at Monash University.
Sep 1
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August 2026
On Dr Nathan Cofnas
A non-consensus view on mistakes - by a Postdoc - and its continued adverse fallout.
Aug 23
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Archival Memories and Moments
Some current reading and the afterlives / memory studies turn in Terrorism Studies.
Aug 19
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On Professor Jason Arday
A non-consensus view and some specific adverse life lessons.
Aug 17
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July 2026
The $45 Billion Blow-Up
On Leopold Aschenbrenner and the demise of Situational Awareness.
Jul 31
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ISA Virtual Conference 2026 Presentations
Two recent scholarly talks, and other developments this week.
Jul 30
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Secrecy and Coup d'Etats
A selection of news commentary, feature films, and unsubstantiated rumours.
Jul 21
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Defence Procurement & Forever Wars
How the defence industrial base drives Forever Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran.
Jul 18
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